A LumberJock offered to me a most wonderful gift. Some time in his shop.

A posting on one of my blogs last night was a offer of most immense proportions. The offer was to allow me to use his shop and his time to work on a project for my wife. Here was his offer

I immediately responded yes. The LumberJock was none other than our respected Lee Jesberger

I mean here was a LumberJock that built 36 kitchens for one customer. Here was a LumberJock that built a $100,000 kitchen for another customer. He was allowing me to be his student for this creation. I’m not a novice, I built a kitchen for my wife while we lived in New Jersey. We are now in Delaware and she wants another one. I thought the hotplate on the kitchen table fit in for local Delawarians.

Of course I responded ”YES”

But later I got to remembering a post that he made previously on another blog of mine and I got to wondering if he was trying to fill out his portfolio with my kitchen that is ”In my estimation” going to put his jobs to shame.

So it might not be him being the teacher and me the student, but, the other way around.

But I don’t care. We have a great time together when we meet once a year, and when we talk on the phone. He is just as friendly and personable as he seems online.

I just hope that I’m not taking his time away from a real paying job. But then again maybe this will be the interview for a new job as his partner.

Nope never back to New Jersey again. Been there done that.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia karsonwm@gmail.com †

That truly is a wonderful gift. I was given a similar gift by by Lumberjock Terry. I met him at my first local wood turners club meeting back in March. I only had my lathe for a couple of weeks. He invited me to his shop and learn the basics of turning wood. It was truly one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me.

man…thats why i love this place! no one gets it (non LJ’s) when I tell them about this place they dont really get the connection of woodworking and the internet—-but I am telling you…I am a woodworker in part to this place…

I love wood working…but it is the sharing aspect that makes it extra special…

Lee and Karson…what a great combo…I cant wait to see what comes out of this shop…this is going to be an AWESOME kitchen!!!

That is awesome! This spirit is what makes LJ as great as it is, you can’t find so much positive attitude, and “togetherness” on any other (woodworking) site online – or at least I haven’t found any other place that shares the same support between it’s members

Keep me on the loop, I may jump on a weekend and give you a hand (and learn fro you). I am working on my second sculptured Rocking chair and I can use a break with something that has at list one straight edge.